Monday, August 26, 2013

It's not goodbye.

I've just moved! I hope you continue to join me on my travels throughout this wild journey called life at hotelieblogger.com.

See you there!

Saturday, August 03, 2013

So happy I am a sentimental pack rat.

As I was looking through old photos and cards in preparation for recent bridal event, I discovered one of many cards from my Mom. She was the queen of snail mail, sending cards throughout my adult life for any event large or small. The following (from my college years) is typical. 

This didn't show as clearly as I had hoped. It says "Hello- Nothing happened in Vermont AGAIN today. Goodnight."


Dear Marissa,

I can’t find what I bought you. Big surprise, huh? But when I do find it and mail it, look at it very carefully, especially the label because it is especially for you. Nothing new in CT, same as VT. Well only 16 more days to Valentine’s Day + only 11 more days to my special day + 2 more days until my special month. I hope everything is special with you. Your plant is groovy + misses you. Beauty misses you + Daddy and I miss you. Well now that I‘ve written you a card I hope you’re happy.

Love

Mother

This is such an embodiment of so many of her characteristics. Thoughtful, wacky, funny, and constantly losing presents. I was trying to remember if she ever ended up sending me the lost item. I couldn't recall,  but I am sure it was hilarious.